Cancer conference

The Second Annual Immuno-Oncology Symposium is being held in Moncton today.

Chaired by oncologist Dr. Mahmoud Abdelsalam, the conference is discussing immunotherapy and its role in the successful treatment of lung cancer, melanoma and other cancers.

New radio system for first responders

The province has launched a new mobile radio communication system for first responders and other users.

Municipal police forces, volunteer fire departments, paramedics, school bus drivers and snow plow operators will be among users of the New Brunswick Trunked Mobile Radio system.  The government partnered with Bell Mobility for the system.